James Rogers

InvestmentNews

James Rogers

Managing Editor

25+ years experience

James's specialty topics

Federal Reserve policy Retirement planning ETFs Financial advisor practice managment Markets

James Rogers is Managing Editor at InvestmentNews, where he covers financial advisor practice management, retirement planning, Federal Reserve policy, and markets — with a focus on how macroeconomic developments affect independent wealth management professionals across the United States.

An award-winning journalist based in New York, he joined InvestmentNews in January 2026 after more than three years as a financial columnist at MarketWatch, the Dow Jones personal finance and markets publication. He previously served as Managing Editor at TheStreet.com and has held editorial roles at Financial Times Specialist and Fox News. Rogers holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and History from the University of Leeds.

How I think about writing for this industry…

“Covering the wealth management industry is challenging, but intensely rewarding. From regulation and technology to practice management and alternative investments, we cover a slew of issues, but one theme remains constant - the advisors at the heart of this industry. I'm grateful that I get the opportunity to tell their stories on a daily basis.”

Awards and recognition

  • min Editorial & Design Award - Editorial Series (Online)
  • Reynolds Center Strictly Financials Fellow

Featured content from James

SEC wants more ‘realistic’ view of small advisory firms by redefining them, says commissioner From firefighter pensions to KKR: How early alts exposure helped shape Doug Krupa Former Citigroup exec who hit bank with lawsuit slams industry’s gender-based ‘chasm of fairness’

Previous experience

  • MarketWatch — Financial Columnist
  • FT Specialist, Financial Advisor IQ — Associate Editor
  • Fox News — SciTech Editor
  • TheStreet.com — Managing Editor

Education

  • B.A. English & History (Joint Honors), University of Leeds

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The SEC wants to let firms report twice a year. This is what it means for advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 07, 2026
The SEC wants to let firms report twice a year. This is what it means for advisors

A six-month reporting schedule could be burdensome to financial advisors, warns Jay Dubow of law firm Troutman Pepper Locke.

Raymond James launches AI Academy, extends its advisor tech push
FINTECH MAY 07, 2026
Raymond James launches AI Academy, extends its advisor tech push

Raymond James’ AI Academy offers advisors virtual training and workshops on the likes of AI prompting.

The young generation of investors were kids during the 2008 financial crisis. And that’s shaping their risk appetite, says BNY
EQUITIES MAY 06, 2026
The young generation of investors were kids during the 2008 financial crisis. And that’s shaping their risk appetite, says BNY

From the great recession to the housing bubble, the events of the global financial crisis will live long in the memory for anyone who experienced them firsthand.

Going RIA let us build a socially progressive business: Chicory Wealth
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) MAY 05, 2026
Going RIA let us build a socially progressive business: Chicory Wealth

“We wanted to do shareholder activism,” says Chicory Wealth founder and CEO Max Kulyk.

Advisors see stars in SpaceX IPO after successful Artemis splashdown: Westwood CIO
EQUITIES MAY 04, 2026
Advisors see stars in SpaceX IPO after successful Artemis splashdown: Westwood CIO

“Wait till the splashdown of SpaceX in the public markets," said Adrian Helfert of Westwood Holdings Group.

AI won’t replace human advisors, but will revolutionize this key part of the job: Osaic
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 01, 2026
AI won’t replace human advisors, but will revolutionize this key part of the job: Osaic

The AI-driven next step in how advisors manage investments may be coming “faster than any of us think,” says Osaic’s Shannon Reid.

Osaic clinches more than $2 billion in new capital as Bain Capital joins investors
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 30, 2026
Osaic clinches more than $2 billion in new capital as Bain Capital joins investors

Bain Capital has joined Osaic's existing investors Ares and Lexington Partners.

Advisors snapping up AI tools at record pace, says Osaic CEO
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 30, 2026
Advisors snapping up AI tools at record pace, says Osaic CEO

Osaic’s advisors began using the Jump and Zocks AI tools since early 2025.

Federal Reserve again shrugs off Trump pressure, keeps interest rate steady
FIXED INCOME APR 29, 2026
Federal Reserve again shrugs off Trump pressure, keeps interest rate steady

Outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell continues to resist President Donald Trump's calls to cut interest rates.

This is how the industry can develop the next generation of leaders: Summit Place founder Liz Miller
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 28, 2026
This is how the industry can develop the next generation of leaders: Summit Place founder Liz Miller

“I think our industry has a real need to be getting this right,” said Summit Place Financial Advisors Founder and President Liz Miller.